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SECTION 01 - INTEGRATION OF BUILDING MATERIALS & SYSTEMS = 74 QUESTIONS SECTION 02 - CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION = 29 QUESTIONS SECTION 03 - PROJECT MANUAL & SPECIFICATIONS = 02 QUESTIONS SECTION 04 - CODES & REGULATIONS = 09 QUESTIONS SECTION 05 - CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATES = 06 QUESTIONS
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The rate at which energy is used or the rate at which work is done is called:
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  • Electricity
  • Surge
  • Power
  • Kilowatt

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What metal has been purified by beating it repeatedly with a hammer and used for ornamental work, grilles, pipes, and in outdoor furniture.
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  • Pure iron
  • Wrought iron
  • Black iron
  • Cast iron

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Dry-fitting stones refers to which technique?
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  • Setting or stacking stones without the use of mortar.
  • Sun baking bricks to ensure dryness before setting
  • Tamping earth held in a form to make a wall
  • Kiln drying stones for use in construction

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Which of the following items does NOT need to be considered when performing a zoning analysis?
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  • Parking and load requirements
  • Fire safety requirements
  • Building area
  • Height Requirements

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How does concrete get its compressive strength?
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  • how much reinforcing is added
  • the amount of fiber added
  • how long it is kept covered
  • the ratio of water to cement

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The transfer of heat during the liquefaction and evaporation of a refrigerant occurs during the process of:
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  • water chilling
  • compressive refrigeration
  • compression
  • condensation

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What is the correct order for the Zoning terms in the following diagram?
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  • 1. Maximum Building Height 2. Side Yard Setback 3. Rear Yard Setback 4. Property Line 5. Front Yard Setback
  • 1. Maximum Building Height 2. Rear Yard Setback 3. Side Yard Setback 4. Front Yard Setback 5. Property Line
  • 1. Front Yard Setback 2. Rear Yard Setback 3. Property Line 4. Maximum Building Height 5. Side Yard Setback
  • 1. Property Line 2. Maximum Building Height 3. Rear Yard Setback 4. Front Yard Setback 5. Side Yard Setback

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What is the best way to provide internal comfort in a building during a hot, summer day?
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  • Louvers on the east side of the building
  • Overhangs on the west and south facing windows.
  • Clearstory windows on the north side of the building
  • Use skylights instead of traditional windows

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The four Zoning Types are: Select all that apply
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  • Euclidean
  • Incentive
  • Performance
  • Form-Based
  • Roman
  • Greek
  • Prescriptive

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Which of Kevin Lynch's five features of a common city describes centers of activity?
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  • Paths
  • Edges
  • Districts
  • Nodes

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A _______is what is placed at the delivery end of a duct when the supply air is ducted through a wall or from under the floor.
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  • register
  • cover plate
  • outlet
  • transfer

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Which of the following are factors that should be considered when designing roads through a site? Select all that apply
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  • Roads should be designed with intermittent swales for water drainage
  • Parking lanes are 8 feet wide for parallel parking and 16 feet to 20 feet for perpendicular or angled parking
  • Road alignment must be designed to conform to the natural topography of the area
  • Streets with heavier traffic are designed with a six inch curb and gutter

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What is a protected area near an exit meant to be used by occupants when evacuation is not possible?
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  • A Public Way
  • An Exit Discharge
  • An Area of Refuge
  • A Smoke Barrier

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When and why was the first zoning code introduced?
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  • 1885; as an act initiated by president Grover Cleveland
  • 1946; after WWII when many cities required new construction
  • 1916; to address the need for access to sunlight and air around tall buildings
  • 1912; to instruct people how to properly utilize a building

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What does the term fieldstone refer to?
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  • Unquarried, irregular natural stone
  • Moon rock
  • Flagstone
  • Stepping stones

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For a single family residence the maximum riser height is_____” and minimum tread depth is ______”.
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  • 6”,11”
  • 8 1/2”,11”
  • 7 3/4”,10”
  • 6 3/4”, 9 3/4”

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A temperature at which water vapor is not condensing into water any faster than water would be vaporizing into the air is known as the:
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  • dew point
  • break point
  • humidity point
  • drop point

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What would be considered the decibel level of a normal conversation between two people?
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  • 100-110 dB
  • 80-90 dB
  • 40-45 dB
  • 60-65 dB

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What is the name of the zoning measure that allows a building to deviate from some portion of a zoning code?
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  • Variance
  • A "Grandfather clause"
  • Conditional Use Permit
  • Non-Conforming Use Permit

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When specifying something like flashing on a building priority should be given to:
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  • Cost.
  • Longevity.
  • Color.
  • Ease of Installation.

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Which of the following is true of R-Value?
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  • R-Value measures the sound transmission level of a material
  • The lower the R-Value the better a material can insulate
  • The higher the R-Value the better a material can insulate
  • R-Value measures the structural integrity of a material

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What term refers to a wide-array of concepts surrounding making buildings accessible for everyone, including people with disabilities, but also for the elderly, or people without disabilities who may still need special consideration?
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  • Handicap Accessible Design
  • American Disabilities Act
  • Universal Design
  • Accessible Design

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Which of the following describes a Deed of Trust?
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  • Written agreement or a promise under seal between two or more parties for the performance of some specific action or restriction
  • Transfers the legal title to a trustee, who holds it as security for a loan between a borrower and lender
  • Used when it is required for two private owners to use a strip of land between two houses which has a property line running in the center
  • A contract in which a buyer of a property borrows money from a bank or any other landing institution to purchase the property

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Which of the following terms describes the appropriate use for specific lots of land and includes processes for violations, variances and appeals?
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  • Prescriptive Code Analysis Method
  • Land use review
  • Ordinance
  • Conditional Use

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Which sites would be best suited for a mat slab or pile foundation? Select all that apply
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  • A site located in a marshland
  • A site near a body of water
  • A site with a high water table
  • A flat site with bedrock within 3 feet
  • A hillside site
  • A site located at the top of a hill
  • A site located on a ridge

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The occupant load is the product of the floor area and the _______.
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  • Allowable Floor Area
  • Occupant Load Factor
  • Floor Area Ratio
  • Occupancy Group

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This is a brand name of non-metallic (NM) building wire that is sheathed in a plastic coating and is very commonly used especially in residential construction.
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  • romex
  • general
  • hot wire
  • conduit

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Kiln-fired brick and CMU are naturally _______, while stone will vary based on type and thickness.
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  • weather proof
  • fire-resistant
  • formed
  • occurring

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What is required in order to obtain a building permit?
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  • Approval from all the required agencies
  • A guarantee from the architect that the plans are complete and will not be revised
  • Approval from the Planning Department
  • A signed letter from the contractor that the project will be built to the plans and specifications.

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Per ADA, the wheelchair turning space should be a minimum diameter of:
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  • 6’-0” minimum
  • 4’-5” minimum
  • 5’-5” minimum
  • 5’-0” minimum

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What are the characteristics of the following housing type?
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  • 1. Large Scale 2. Mixed Use 3. Constructed in Phases
  • 1. Small Scale 2. One Building Type 3. Constructed all at Once
  • 1. Small Scale 2. Mixed Use 3. Constructed in Phases
  • 1. Large Scale 2. One Building Type 3. Constructed in Phases

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What can be applied as an insulating buffer and a weather-tight finishing layer.
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  • Paint
  • EIFS
  • Tar
  • Shotcrete

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How can you provide daylighting into spaces where privacy is a concern?
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  • Use overhangs on windows to block views
  • Use heavy curtains and window coverings
  • Use clerestories or skylights
  • Use heavy landscaping to block views from windows

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A small resort hotel with a large conference center and several administrative offices would be an example of ______.
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  • Type IV Construction
  • Mixed Use Occupancy
  • Accessory Use
  • Non-Conforming Use

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The process for coating steel or iron with zinc is known as _______ and is achieved through immersing either in a molten bath of zinc.
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  • galvanization
  • ionization
  • basic oxygen
  • firing

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What happens during the Entitlement Phase?
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  • Building permits are approved
  • Design documents are reviewed for approval
  • First plan check comments are received
  • Schematic design documents are reviewed for compliance with local agencies

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What type of code would limit the amount of glazing in an exterior wall based on the wall's distance to an adjacent building?
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  • Prescriptive Code
  • Planning Code
  • Performance Code
  • Restrictive Code

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Which of the following describes a wet pipe fire protection system?
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  • Pipes are connected directly to the hydrant system on the site and can be manually activated at the hydrant
  • Equipped with water to supply upon activation of the fire system in the main pipe as well as the branches
  • Fire system is activated when a gas is released whereby water then flows through the pipes to eliminate fires
  • Pipes are kept constantly wet in order to increase humidity levels within building spaces and reduce the threat of fire

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Which definition described the concept of Natural Surveillance.
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  • Shared entries between several units with direct access to one another
  • Homes arranged with primary entries and windows facing streets and common outdoor spaces
  • Homes located away from busy streets, typically set back so that direct access from the street is prevented
  • Main entry to homes from private alley ways with no visual intrusion from the street

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Select all of the Urban Forms from the list.
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  • Cluster
  • Satellite
  • Finger Plan
  • Sheet
  • Duplex
  • Single Family Home
  • Planned Unit Development

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What material was used in the Crystal Palace, erected in Hyde Park, London to house the Great Exhibition in 1851.
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  • Aluminum
  • Wrought iron
  • Steel
  • Cast iron

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What foundation would be best for a site with a high water table?
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  • A lowered foundation
  • A raised foundation
  • A stem wall foundation
  • A mat slab or pile foundation

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Relative to the current temperature, the measure of humidity expressed as a percentage is called:
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  • relative humidity
  • latent heat
  • dry bulb temperature
  • rate of evaporation

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What is used to measure sound intensity?
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  • Pressure (Ps)
  • Hertz (Hz)
  • Decibels (dB)
  • British Thermal Unit (BTU)

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What is determined by a building's Occupancy Group?
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  • Fire resistance rating, egress path length, size of exits
  • Occupant Load Factor, construction classification, exit stair width
  • Size of room, size of exits, need for sprinklers
  • Need for sprinklers, fire resistance rating, construction classification

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What is the required width for exit stairs in a building with an occupant load of 300?
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  • 150"
  • 90"
  • 60"
  • 100"

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In terms of sustainability, the process of manufacturing brick and block:
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  • creates a lot of waste
  • creates little waste
  • uses more embodied energy than synthetic rubber
  • uses more embodied energy than aluminum

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What type of brick has low absorptivity for contact with moisture.
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  • Septic brick
  • Sewer brick
  • Soldier brick
  • WP brick

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Leaving an air-space between a double-layered wall, to keep the interior dry and insulate against outdoor temperature conditions is called:
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  • A cavity wall
  • A smart wall
  • A trombe wall
  • A passive wall

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An example of a site material with a low conductivity would be:
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  • A fountain
  • A glass and steel building façade
  • A landscaped lawn
  • A paved walkway

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What is a test boring and why is it performed?
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  • A test boring will determine the types of soils on a site as well as its relative bearing capacity
  • A test boring is used on an existing structure to find out if any damage has occurred beneath the surface
  • A test boring is used to determine if poured concrete has met it's maximum bearing strength
  • A test boring calculates the loads the foundation will need to support once the building is complete

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The fact that a material is a good conductor means it offers little _______.
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  • warmth
  • resistance
  • emissivity
  • coolth

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Load bearing CMU’s are sold in two grades:
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  • H and I
  • W and NW
  • N and S
  • C and U

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Which is a common lightweight wood frame roof form? Select all that apply
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  • Butterfly
  • Hip
  • Shed
  • Gable
  • Mansard
  • Angled
  • Dome

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Which are examples of a face texture seen on CMU block? Select all that apply
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  • Ribbed
  • Split face
  • Checkered
  • Chiseled
  • Perforated
  • Edged
  • Blunted

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This type of system uses 3 hot lines each of these wires with AC power is always ‘out of phase’ with the others.
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  • single-phase power
  • three-phase power
  • alternating phase power
  • four-phase power

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A code that describes functional requirements that meet a certain standard is known as a _____________.
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  • Fire Code
  • Building Code
  • Prescriptive Code
  • Performance Code

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Select the space that would have the lowest amount of glare.
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  • A south facing office with tinted windows and tile floors
  • An east facing office with skylights
  • A north facing office with clerestory windows and upholstered furniture
  • A west facing office with large windows and glass desk tops

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Which of the following is NOT a traditional energy sources?
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  • Solar
  • Coal
  • Natural Gas
  • Nuclear

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Describe how to determine the grade or slope of a site.
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  • Divide the run by the rise
  • Divide the rise by the run
  • Divide the run by the angle of repose of the soil
  • Determine the speed at which water flows downhill

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Usually any exposed steel is limited to how many stories in buildings?
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  • 3
  • 1
  • 6
  • 2

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Which is NOT a classification of stone?
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  • Metamorphic
  • Precious
  • Sedimentary
  • Igneous

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Which term describes the effect the weight of water has when forced against an object by gravity?
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  • Hydrostatic Pressure
  • Soil erosion
  • Capillary Action
  • Percolation

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The maximum building square footage allowed on the site is 80,000 s.f. and the site is 20,000 s.f. What is the FAR for the site?
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  • 1:4
  • 4:1
  • 1:2
  • 2:1

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When would a pile or caisson foundation be necessary?
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  • The site has soils with poor bearing capacity
  • The site is located at a high elevation
  • The site has soils with good bearing capacity
  • The site has hard rock located near the surface

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Latitudinal lines running East – West are ____________.
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  • Meridians
  • Longitudes
  • Domains
  • Parallels

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The best known anodes are: Select all that apply
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  • galvanized steel
  • gold
  • aluminum
  • zinc
  • mercury
  • titanium
  • silver

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Your client would like to build a used car lot along a busy commercial street but used car lots are not permitted in this area. Your client would need to apply for _____________ before submitting plans for plan check by Building and Safety.
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  • a non-conditional use
  • an ordinance
  • a conditional use permit
  • a variance

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This product provides a thin coating that allows steel elements to be in full view with low to moderate fire risk. These will expand when exposed to a fire to form a thick, stable char insulating the steel from the heat.
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  • polyureas
  • elastomerics
  • polyurethanes
  • intumescent paints

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Which of the following climatic zones would be used to describe a site located in a desert?
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  • Tropical Zone
  • Temperate Zone
  • Arid Zone
  • Cool Zone

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What are two options for electric elevators?
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  • Geared vs. gearless elevators
  • High speed vs. low speed elevators
  • Solar vs. wind powered elevators
  • Cable vs. plunger arm elevators

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What is systems furniture?
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  • Freestanding furniture
  • Furniture attached to the structure of the building including steel columns
  • Prefabricated furniture components that are assembled and arranged to create cubicles and workstations
  • Individual desks, tables, chairs, and file cabinets

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This thermal mass wall is set behind glass to capture infrared heat energy in an interior space (utilizing the greenhouse effect) and is called:
Antworten
  • an Earthship
  • a green house wall
  • a trombe wall
  • a screen wall

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What is the primary reason for landscape design?
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  • To hide the building within the landscape
  • To create areas of circulation and comfort
  • To make the building stand out from the landscape
  • To add color to the exterior of a building

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What consideration should furniture, fixtures and equipment (FFE) be given during the programming phase?
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  • FF&E should be considered in terms of building impact during this stage
  • FF&E should not be discussed until the Design Documents stage
  • FF&E should be detailed and finalized during this stage
  • FF&E should be purchased during this stage

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How much area should be dedicated per person in a public space where most people will be standing?
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  • 5 square feet
  • 10 square feet
  • 3 square feet
  • 7 square feet

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What items would be reviewed and enforced by the Planning Department? Select all that apply
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  • Variance
  • Non-conforming Use
  • Conditional Use Permit
  • Contract
  • Option
  • Allowance

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The process in which energy is emitted as particles of waves by one body, transmitted through a medium or space and absorbed by another body.
Antworten
  • microwave
  • expansion
  • transmittance
  • radiation

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What are two ways an architect can use conservation in the design of a building?
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  • Clustering building systems, reducing waste during construction
  • Specifying 90% grass coverage, install drought tolerant landscaping
  • Select a CM advisor to aid in the design process, reduce the overall cost of the building
  • Select exotic wood species, low flow showerheads and toilets

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What of the following building elements would be the most susceptible to sound intrusion?
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  • Walls
  • Ceilings
  • Windows
  • Floors

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An active air-return system, without the ducts that collects return air in a sealed off area where air can be distributed is known as a:
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  • ceiling fan
  • register
  • plenum
  • single zone air system

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Can an escalator be included as part of the egress exiting system within a building?
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  • Yes, if the treads automatically stop moving in the event of a fire and can be used as a traditional stair
  • Yes, if the escalator is sized for the occupancy load requirements for the building
  • Yes, if the escalator is properly fire protected
  • No, escalators are not considered a legal exit from a building

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A beam that spreads load over an opening such as a window or door is called:
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  • A lintel
  • A king stud
  • A leader
  • A king stud A cripple wall

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Which of the following is an example of a building designed with the human scale in mind?
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  • A large, towering office building with 10' high doors and large spans of glass
  • A library with intimate study rooms as well as a large atrium with a clear hierarchy of space
  • A quaint cottage with short and narrow doorways, small rooms, and few windows
  • A narrow space with low ceilings and doors that block hallways when open

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What is a continuous wall assembly between the floor and a fire-resistance rated ceiling?
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  • Fire Partition
  • Smoke Barrier
  • Fire Wall
  • Fire Barrier

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A valve that pushes water from one chamber into the next, thus losing some water pressure.
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  • Check valve
  • Solenoid valve
  • Gate valve
  • Globe valve

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Which of the following would help to reduce water use?
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  • Use a variety of shrubs and trees in the landscape
  • Use low-flow or waterless toilets
  • All water to sheet flow off the site
  • Use a traditional irrigation system for landscaping

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_____________ is a process used to release air trapped between grains of soil; creates a higher bearing capacity.
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  • Cut and fill
  • Compaction
  • Surcharging
  • Compression

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When would the term "non-conforming use" apply?
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  • School building built in 1985 located in an area zoned for mixed use
  • New construction of a commercial shopping center locating an area zoned for commercial
  • Industrial factory building built in 1920 located in an area currently zoned for residential
  • Fireworks factory built in 1999 located in an industrial zone

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The ICC develops which model code?
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  • National Building Code
  • Standard Building Code
  • International Building Code
  • Uniform Building Code

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The need for a fire suppression system is NOT based on which of the following?
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  • Number of exits
  • Area of the building
  • Number of occupants
  • Type of occupancy

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What U.S. city has adopted and uses its own building code?
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  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Chicago, IL
  • New York, NY
  • Washington D.C.

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Which of the following issues can be caused by hydrostatic pressure? Select all that apply
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  • Buckling and cracking of foundation walls
  • Site erosion
  • Mold intrusion into basements
  • Foundation leaks
  • Dim lighting
  • Cabinets finish fading
  • Leaking faucets

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How could a building foundation be affected by capillary action?
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  • The foundation would be protected by a material capable of resisting water infiltration
  • Water would be contained within the foundation and stored for later use as irrigation water
  • The foundation would help filter groundwater for use within the building
  • Water could seep into the building and cause structural damage

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What building type would have a practical application for a moving sidewalk?
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  • An airport
  • A school
  • A shopping mall
  • A library

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Which of the following includes many neighborhoods which are grouped together to form larger communities?
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  • Neighborhood Community
  • Neighborhood Unit
  • Master Planned Community
  • Neighborhood Theory

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Bends within pipes and fixtures trap some water (hence the name) for what very important reason?
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  • This conserves water which is critical in times of drought
  • This preserves the pipes and gives them longer operational life
  • They are easier to plumb this way
  • The water within the trap effectively blocks any harmful odors and sewer gases from making their way back up into the usable spaces of the building

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The project site is 70,000 s.f. and the maximum allowed building square footage is 210,000 s.f. Select all that apply
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  • Allowed to build two times the lot size
  • 3:1
  • 1:4
  • Allowed to build three times the lot size
  • 1:3
  • Allowed to build 1/3 size of lot size
  • Allowed to build maximum 70,000 s.f. building square footage

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Which of the following is NOT one of the six LEED categories?
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  • Water Efficiency
  • Hazardous Material Mitigation
  • Materials & Resources
  • Sustainable Sites

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This is a measure of heating capacity. If you could apply one ____ of heat to a pound of water, the water would rise in temperature by 1 degree F.
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  • Kelvin
  • Joule
  • BTU
  • CU

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What material would best help to absorb sound within a space?
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  • Carpet on a wood floor
  • Thick carpet over padding
  • Linoleum on a concrete floor
  • Dropped acoustic panel ceiling

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What purpose do deciduous trees serve best on a project site?
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  • Separating site uses
  • Blocking wind and views
  • Adding lush greenery to the landscape
  • Providing shade

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Why is the location of the frost line important?
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  • The frost line indicates the level where soil freezes
  • The frost line indicates the top of the water table
  • The frost line determines the lowest point the foundation can reach safely
  • The frost line indicates the typical snow level for high elevations, such as mountains

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What are 4 types of fire detection devices: Select all that apply
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  • rise of temperature
  • photoelectric
  • flame detectors
  • ionization
  • incandescent
  • water vapor detectors
  • flame spread detectors

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Historically, there were two main types of brick. What are they called?
Antworten
  • Adobe brick and mud brick
  • Formed brick and pressed brick
  • Red brick and brown brick
  • Building brick and facing brick

Frage 106

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In a building assembly (i.e.: wall, roof or floor) the____ air on one side will always migrate toward the _____air on the opposite side of the assembly.
Antworten
  • fresh, stale
  • cool or cold, hot or warm
  • stale, fresh
  • hot or warm, cool or cold

Frage 107

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Which term is defined as the ultimate bearing capacity of the soil divided by a factor of 2 to 4 times?
Antworten
  • Safe Bearing Capacity
  • Ultimate Bearing Strength
  • Allowable Bearing Capacity
  • Rupture Bearing Capacity

Frage 108

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Which of the following would be considered part of the temperature comfort zone?
Antworten
  • A cool 56 degree evening in November
  • A warm 79 degree day in May
  • A mild 67 degree day in June
  • A warm 85 degree day in January

Frage 109

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What term would describe an industrial factory built in 1920 that is currently zoned for residential?
Antworten
  • Non-conforming Use
  • Variance
  • Condition of Approval
  • Conditional Use

Frage 110

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Plate shape steel can also be called:
Antworten
  • Pipes
  • Straights
  • Flats
  • Bars

Frage 111

Frage
What is a friction pile?
Antworten
  • A pile held in place by the soil
  • A shortened pile for sites with rock near the surface
  • A pile with a belled end reaching firm stratum
  • A pile that supports the building by creating friction with the foundation

Frage 112

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What are the two patterns displayed below?
Image:
Capture (binary/octet-stream)
Antworten
  • End-On Pattern, Planned Unit Development
  • Street Front Pattern, Cluster Development
  • End-On Pattern, Street Front Pattern
  • Cluster Development, Planned Unit Development

Frage 113

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What are the three grades of building bricks? Select all that apply
Antworten
  • MW-Moderate- average rain and regular freezing
  • NW- Negligible Weather- protected or indoor locations
  • WP-Weather proof for exterior use
  • SW - Severe- heavy precipitation and constant freezing
  • FR-Freezing temperatures only
  • EC- Economical
  • DR- Dark red

Frage 114

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What percentage of construction costs are usually dedicated to the foundation system for a mostly flat site?
Antworten
  • 15%
  • 5%
  • 25%
  • 10%

Frage 115

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When heat is given a path in a section of building assembly and allowed to move easily from one side of a wall to the other through direct contact.
Antworten
  • thermal bridge
  • heat transfer
  • absorption
  • conduction

Frage 116

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Examples of softwoods from conifers are: Select all that apply
Antworten
  • redwood
  • cedars
  • firs
  • junipers
  • teak
  • mesquite
  • oak

Frage 117

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Which form of perimeter building protection would help alert of an intruder coming in through a door or window?
Antworten
  • Window screens with embedded wire
  • Glass break detectors
  • Photoelectric cells
  • Magnetic contacts

Frage 118

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Which site features affect the microclimate of a site? Select all that apply
Antworten
  • Proximity to Freeways - excessive traffic can increase site temperature and affect air quality
  • Prevailing Winds - depending on the location, winds on a site can impact air temperature
  • Site Elevation - the height above sea level affects, rain and snow fall as well as temperature
  • Site Latitude - areas closer to the Equator are warmer than those further away
  • Solar Orientation
  • Layout of the site
  • Curb cuts and access to the site

Frage 119

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A typical arterial street width can be defined as _____________.
Antworten
  • 40 feet total
  • 15 feet tota
  • 12 feet total
  • 30 feet total

Frage 120

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Your client would like a private home constructed on a shallow sloping site, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Which choice would not be an example of being harmonious with the surrounding environment?
Antworten
  • Roof could mimic the surrounding mountains, or draw colors from the landscape
  • Use of piers could elevate the building so that it can be seen from a distance
  • Large openings allowing the outdoor spaces to interact with the interiors spaces
  • Form could draw inspiration from the surrounding trees, landscape and vegetation
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